Tecno Spark 20 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Spark 20 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 348,562); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 20
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Tecno Spark 20 better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 20 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 20 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 20 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, HIOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 20
- Main: —
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 20
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 20 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Spark 20 by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 20 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 20 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Spark 20 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 20 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.